Ralph “Tommy” Preston, Jr.

ralph preston jr

Ralph “Tommy” Preston, Jr. September 21, 1941 – April 11, 2017 Ralph “Tommy” Preston, Jr. died at 2:22 PM on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born in Converse, Indiana to the late Ralph T. and Annabelle R. (Hileman) Preston. He married Judy K. Boley on June 26, 2001 and she survives. Tommy retired from Active Products and also worked at the Montpelier Raceway. He loved old cars, enjoyed 50’s and 60’s music and playing cards. Most of all he loved being with his family. Tommy is survived by his wife, Judy K. Preston; daughter, Denise (Charles) Staggs, Marion; stepson, Joe (Tracy) Rohrer, Marion; special grandchildren, Dustin and Josh Preston, Donnie (Mickey) Johnson, Riley, Bub, Scotty, Triston, Destiny and Di-De; special great-grandchildren, Kyliegh, Jonathan and Madi; step-granddaughters, Candy Case and Maryann Lester; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws; and special nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Ray Preston and three sisters, Nancy, Shirley and Patty. The family will receive friends from 11 – 12 Noon on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Integrity Funeral Care, 2901 S. Washington St, Marion, IN. The service for Ralph will begin at 12 Noon with Pastor Ben Watkins officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.

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